Associate Scientist - Ramilo Lab
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Summary
The Ramilo Laboratory in the Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join a collaborative research team studying how maternal immunization shapes the immune response in infants and young children.
Job description
This position supports a multi-country research initiative that analyzes de-identified human-derived specimens, including blood, plasma, serum, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), collected from mother-infant pairs enrolled through international collaborating research sites.
The successful candidate will perform immunologic and molecular laboratory assays on human specimens, process and interpret complex experimental data, and work alongside investigators with complementary clinical, laboratory, and analytical expertise.
This is an opportunity for a scientist who thrives at the intersection of laboratory investigation, human translational research, and data-driven discovery, and who is excited to translate high-quality experimental work into insights that improve the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases in children worldwide.
Preferred skills include:
- Background in Immunology, Infectious Diseases, or a related field preferred
- Hands-on experience with immunologic or molecular laboratory assays preferred
- Experience working with human-derived specimens (e.g., blood, plasma, serum, PBMCs, respiratory samples) preferred
- Experience in large data sets and data analysis preferred
- Experience in biostatistics preferred
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment preferred
Minimum Education and/or Training:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area
Minimum Experience:
- 7+ years of research experience is required
- 5+ years of research experience is required with a Master's degree
- 2+ years of research experience is required with a PhD
- Experience leading and supporting research experiments preferred
- Some experience leading lab and scientific project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred
- Experience in guiding and training other laboratory personnel preferred
- Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area
- 7+ years of research experience required (or 5+ years with a Master's degree, or 2+ years with a PhD)
- Background in Immunology, Infectious Diseases, or a related field preferred
- Hands-on experience with immunologic or molecular laboratory assays preferred
- Experience working with human-derived specimens (e.g., blood, plasma, serum, PBMCs, respiratory samples) preferred
- Experience in large data sets and data analysis preferred
- Experience in biostatistics preferred
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment preferred
- Experience leading and supporting research experiments preferred
- Experience leading lab and scientific project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred
- Experience in guiding and training other laboratory personnel preferred
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Professional Development
Company overview
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-renowned pediatric research and treatment institution headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing cures for childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas, it stands as the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted exclusively to children. The hospital operates on a unique funding model where families never receive bills for treatment, travel, housing, or food, with costs exceeding $2 billion annually primarily supported by donations through its fundraising organization ALSAC. St. Jude treats approximately 8,600 patients each year from all 50 states and around the world, with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors, sickle cell disease, and infectious diseases. The institution employs over 7,000 staff members and maintains eight affiliate clinics across the United States. Through its St. Jude Global initiative, the hospital shares research and treatment protocols internationally, partnering with more than 350 institutions in over 90 countries. St. Jude has been instrumental in increasing childhood cancer survival rates from 20% in 1962 to over 80% today, while maintaining a robust research program that includes gene therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and precision medicine approaches.